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2022 Kia Seltos
Crossover · 2021–2027
Trims and features
What changed for 2022
- Starting prices: +$100 to +$800 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Nightfall Edition
- Engine: 2.0L Multi-Port Injection 4-cylinder → 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) (LX, EX)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wireless (LX)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wireless (LX)
- Engine: 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection 4-cylinder → 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) (S)
- Horsepower: 175 hp → 146 hp (S)
- Torque: 195 lb-ft → 132 lb-ft (S)
- Fuel economy (combined): 27 mpg → 29 mpg (S)
- Curb weight: 3,317 lb → 3,087 lb (S)
- Touchscreen: 8 in → 10.25 in (S, EX)
- Wheels: 18 in → 17 in (S)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wired (S, SX, EX)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wired (S, SX, EX)
- Engine: 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection 4-cylinder → 1.6L turbocharged GDI (SX)
- Remote start: App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start → Key Fob Remote Start (SX)
2022 Seltos trims
| EX | LX | Nightfall Edition | S | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $25,890 | $22,590 | $26,790 | from $22,790 | $28,090 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) | 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) | 1.6L turbocharged GDI | 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) | 1.6L turbocharged GDI |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 146 hp | 175 hp | 146 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission | Dual-Clutch Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission | Dual-Clutch Transmission |
| Gears | — | — | 7 | — | 7 |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd | Awd | AWD / FWD | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | AWD: 29 mpg FWD: 31 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 26.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 62.8 cu ft | 62.8 cu ft | 62.8 cu ft | 62.8 cu ft | 62.8 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Length | 172 in | 172 in | 172 in | 172 in | 172 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 3,087 lb | 3,317 lb | AWD: 3,087 lb FWD: 2,948 lb | 3,317 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 8 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 7 in |
| Audio | — | — | — | — | Bose |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | — | — | — | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | — | — | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | — | Blind Spot Intervention | — | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | — | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | — | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Optional | Optional | Front |
| Climate zones | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | Optional | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | — | — | Optional |
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in | 18 in + option | 17 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (32)
| EX | LX | Nightfall Edition | S | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy Black Door Garnish Package | — | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Gray Interior Package | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| Sunroof Package $700 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| SX Plum Color Package | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Cross Bars $360 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fog Light Kit $300 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Lifestyle Hitch $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Package $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Puddle Lights $275 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net (Floor) $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $130 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Seatback Up Mat $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| EC Mirror $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Heated Front Seats | Standard | — | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Illuminated Scuff Plates $295 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interior Light Kit $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Start $425 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| 18-Inch Alloy Wheels with Machine Finish | — | — | Standard | — | — |
| 18-Inch Alloy Wheels with Matte Black Finish | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Cherry Black $345 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Clear White with Black Roof $345 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Ocean Blue with Black Roof $345 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Dark Ocean Blue with White Roof $345 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White $345 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Starbright Yellow with Black Roof $345 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gray | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| Plum | — | — | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem press release, Other, Other, Oem order guide. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 26–30 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 25–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 4 | Some versions | — |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 13 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 26–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 45 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 27–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 46 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 27–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 73 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 27–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 372 | Optional | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Seltos 2021–2025, Seltos 2024–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | KIA SELTOS HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SELTOS HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SELTOS SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SELTOS SUV ICE FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KIA SELTOS SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 | KIA SELTOS SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 45 |
| 2024 | Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 45 |
| 2023 | Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 46 |
| 2023 | Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 46 |
| 2022 | Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 73 |
| 2022 | Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 73 |
| 2021 | Kia SELTOS SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 372 |
| 2021 | Kia SELTOS SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 372 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
26–28 |
| 2027 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 30 |
| 2026 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–29 |
| 2025 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–29 |
| 2025 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2024 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
26–29 |
| 2024 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2023 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2023 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2022 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2022 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2021 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2021 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.